As more of the world find themselves working between home and the office, many more people have found themselves working in front of PCs.
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At the
Microsoft event which aired last weekend, some exciting new features were announced officially as part of the new Windows 11 Operating System for PC users. A new interface and other new features aimed at enhancing productivity are some of the
updates on Windows 11.
Windows 11 offers a fresher air to the Windows ecosystem and is the first major update since Windows 10 was released in 2015.
For users who are current Windows 10 users, they will be able to install Windows 11 from late 2021 as a free upgrade.
Some of the major feature changes from Windows 10 to Windows 11 are highlighted in the thread below.
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User Interface and Design
A major change on Windows 11 is a centred Start menu and Taskbar.
Touted as a Mac-like interface, rounded corners and pastel shades to the desktop. you can move those back to the left if you prefer, as they are in Windows 10.
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Android app integration
On Windows 11, you will now be able to download and install Android apps to your PC.
This new capability with Android apps will be installable from the Microsoft Store and via the Amazon Appstore. Windows 10 users who had Samsung Galaxy phones could only access Android apps via the OS, but the new Windows 11 integration will make it native.
This move marks another major reach toward the merging of mobile and laptop devices.
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Improved Virtual Desktop Support
Virtual desktops have been used by heavy PC users for managing several screens. With Windows 11, users will find it easier to create and toggle between different virtual desktops in Windows 11.
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Another semblance the new Windows 11 has is the ease of toggling between multiple desktops at once for personal, work, school or gaming use. Windows 11 will let you set up virtual desktops in a way that’s more similar to Macs and in a way easier than that of Windows 10.
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Xbox Tech for a Gaming Experience
Microsoft has found a way to merge some dynamic features from the Xbox to Windows 11. This move will help to integrate PCs and Xbox consoles for Microsoft ecosystem users.
Some of these Xbox features include Auto HDR, DirectStorage, to improve gaming on your Windows PC.
The overall result offers better gaming additions.
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Microsoft Teams added to the Taskbar
Microsoft’s collaborating software, Microsoft Teams, is also now served directly in the Taskbar on Windows 11 to enhance the video calling experience.
Teams might also be getting a facelift, but the ease of accessibility is a major addition to one of Microsoft’s major product sales.
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Enhanced Touchscreen, Pen and Voice Support
With more space between icons on the taskbar, and adding more gestures to the interface, tablet users will have an improved experience.
For touch, Windows 11 is also adding haptics that can make you feel and hear as you tap or draw at the screen with the pen.
Microsoft Cortana will be moving more within reach of PC users bringing more voice support to the OS..
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This article was first published on 30th June 2021
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